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2018 Acura TLX consumer reviews

$33,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 TLX Acura
(83 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Love our new Aspec

The TLX Aspec is everything we expected and more. Super stylish, roomy inside, comfortable. We really are enjoying the technical features including the navi, back up camera, car play, heated and cooled seats. The interior is not overdone while having a smart look with the leather/suede seats and ambient lighting. Very comfortable seats too, an improvement over our 2015. Ease of access to everything on the dash. We are really enjoying the sport feel and handling. Everything we expected for a TLX and even more with the Aspec.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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New face on the TLX

I like the exterior styling. Acura finally got rid of the hideous metal strip on the grill. There are a lot more plastic parts to break on this car. Can't wait to see what happens when I get hit or hit someone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful!

Upgraded to Acura from a Nissan. I have also driven two premium passats and feel the TLX is very similar but definitely a luxury sedan at its best!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely reliable

This is my second TLX after leasing three TLXs. I am now wowed by the improvements to the menu. There is still lag when choosing, and so far the voice recognition is not great and in some respects worse than my last TLX. The car drives beautifully, however. I've never had a mechanical failure since driving an Acura since 2001.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Impressive handling l!!

The Acura TLX A-Spec model is a pleasure to drive. The handling is second to none. The interior and exterior accent features are superb. Great to drive!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Stuff

Besides the suede seat inserts, I am enjoying my new car a lot. The raised hood line is different and takes a while to adjust to if you are used to zipping into tight garage entrances. Hopefully this car will be as dependable as my old Acura.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Bargin for a luxury car

We got a 2018 TLX and barring a few quirks its been great. The audio system sucks and the dash touch screen is lacking for the type of vehicle it is. Overall really loving the car. Its fast, we got the v6 and handles well. Not low enough to scrap turning in and out of parking lots and easy to get into and out off. The value is good and Acura does treat you right when you go buy one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I like the way it drives!

I like the way it drives! But i think is a little overpriced at higher trims! Changing drive to reverse is little complicated but you get use to by time!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely Happy

The vehicle is loaded with more tech than my last. Many features that I will have to read up on and play with. Some are exciting and new to me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Like it lots

We just traded a 2012 TSX for this car. We like it very much. It's not a speed car but it is comfortable and rides very nice. The MPG is good and it is a stylish looking care. We have the Technology package which I think is well worth the upgrade. So far it's been a great car. I hope it is as reliable as our TSX was. That was a great car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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